European sports cars on display at the Houston Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Reliant Center in Houston. The Houston Auto Show is a show for car enthusiasts and customers displaying about 500 cars.

European sports cars on display at the Houston Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Reliant Center in Houston. The Houston Auto Show is a show for car enthusiasts and customers displaying about 500 cars.

The last details are finished at the Chevrolet display located at Reliant Center for the Houston Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.

The last details are finished at the Chevrolet display located at Reliant Center for the Houston Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Gabe Garcia with Vinyl Werkz Customs demonstrates applying a piece of blue vinyl wrap to the hood of a Bentley at the Houston Auto Show in Reliant Center Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Houston. The vinyl wrap used to customize a car can be removed without damage to the original paint. less

Gabe Garcia with Vinyl Werkz Customs demonstrates applying a piece of blue vinyl wrap to the hood of a Bentley at the Houston Auto Show in Reliant Center Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Houston. The vinyl wrap used ... more

Mark Munerlyn, left, of Houston, Pops McKinsey, center, of Alvin, and Cody McGee, right, of Danbury, look at a display of the Ford aluminum alloy F-150 during the Houston Auto Show in Reliant Center Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Houston. A green color is being reflected on part of the truck from a nearby video display. less

Mark Munerlyn, left, of Houston, Pops McKinsey, center, of Alvin, and Cody McGee, right, of Danbury, look at a display of the Ford aluminum alloy F-150 during the Houston Auto Show in Reliant Center Thursday, ... more

Taza Zohar, owner of Progressive Autosports, talks about their custom designed wheels, priced at $15,000 for four, shown on a Lamborghini SV in their display at the Houston Auto Show in Reliant Center Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Houston. less

Taza Zohar, owner of Progressive Autosports, talks about their custom designed wheels, priced at $15,000 for four, shown on a Lamborghini SV in their display at the Houston Auto Show in Reliant Center Thursday, ... more

Under the hood view of the Nissan LEAF Electric Car in display at the Houston Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, in Houston. The Nissan LEAF gets the equivalent of about 129 miles per gallon in the city.

Under the hood view of the Nissan LEAF Electric Car in display at the Houston Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, in Houston. The Nissan LEAF gets the equivalent of about 129 miles per gallon in the city.

Keith mack from Stafford, who is considering buying an electric car, looks at the Nissan Leaf at the Houston Auto show at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. The car lists for $28,800 and will travel 115 miles with a full electrical charge. less

Keith mack from Stafford, who is considering buying an electric car, looks at the Nissan Leaf at the Houston Auto show at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. The car lists for $28,800 and will travel 115 miles ... more

Benny Lopez, left, and James Quinn, right, work on the last details of setting up a 2014 Ford Focus five door hatchback for display at the Ford venue a day before the Houston Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Reliant Center in Houston. less

Benny Lopez, left, and James Quinn, right, work on the last details of setting up a 2014 Ford Focus five door hatchback for display at the Ford venue a day before the Houston Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, ... more

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Jim Houck, left, and Robert Brickley from Porter, TX look at the BMW-IE at the Houston Auto Show. The car will get 130 miles with a full electric charge and is listed for $43,000.

Jim Houck, left, and Robert Brickley from Porter, TX look at the BMW-IE at the Houston Auto Show. The car will get 130 miles with a full electric charge and is listed for $43,000.

About 500 cars are on display at the Houston Auto Show. The show will be open to the public on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Reliant Center in Houston.

About 500 cars are on display at the Houston Auto Show. The show will be open to the public on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Reliant Center in Houston.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Julie and Kevin Carver from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma drive and ride the Ford Performance Simulator for the 2014 F-150 truck at the Houston Auto show at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. The Carvers were visiting their daughter in Houston and also driving around the country in a RV now that they are retired. less

Julie and Kevin Carver from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma drive and ride the Ford Performance Simulator for the 2014 F-150 truck at the Houston Auto show at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. The Carvers were visiting ... more

Chelsea Williams, Clayton Yancy and Sheldon Saddler from Houston drive and ride the Ford Performance Simulator for the 2014 F-150 truck. " They said it was a fun drive but a little hard to steer. They were auto show shopping for car ideas for Chelsea. less

Chelsea Williams, Clayton Yancy and Sheldon Saddler from Houston drive and ride the Ford Performance Simulator for the 2014 F-150 truck. " They said it was a fun drive but a little hard to steer. They were auto ... more